Tier 2 ICT Cooling Off

[SJR_Spencer]

Hi All,

I was in the UK on a Tier 2 ICT long term visa that was valid between April'12 to May'15. I returned to India in Jan'15. I have another company that has hired me for a role in the UK and I may have to travel to the UK before May'16. This will most probably be another Tier 2 ICT long term visa.
1. If the cooling off period started the day I got back to India, then my cooling off period of the Tier 2 visa is complete. Am I right?
2. Are there any specifics that I should take care of/ worry when I apply for a new tier 2 visa?

Thanks in advance.

Warm Regards,
SJR Spencer.

[CR001]

1. The date you left the UK is the start of the 12 months.

2. Tier 2 General would be better as it leads to ILR if that is a goal.

[SJR_Spencer]

Thank you CR001.

But after the cooling off period, can I reapply for a Tier 2 ICT visa for a new company? Is there a requirement that I must have spent a particular period of time working for the company outside the UK?

[ravisb_2014]

If it's a new company sending you on T2 ICT, then you need to spend 12 months offshore before applying for T2 ICT, but you can apply for T2 General.